Clinical trials: Cognitive Function Decline
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Whole Genome Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in Elderly Patients With Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) presents as a long-lasting decline in cognitive function following surgery. Recognized as an important neuropsychological complication of anesthesia and surgery, POCD occurs…
- Trial name
- GenPOCD (NCT02864173)
- Testing
- Whole genome small nucleotide polymorphism genotyping
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Older Adults With Cognitive Decline, Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Glycine Supplementation Improves Cognitive Performance in Mexican Older Adults
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of daily glycine supplementation on metabolic health and cognitive performance in older adults.
- Conditions
- Older Adults With Cognitive Decline, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Aging
- Trial name
- Glycine (NCT07643675)
- Testing
- Glycine
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brenda Sarahí Beristain Lujano
Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Dementia
How Does Pianistic Musical Training Influence the Development of Alzheimer's Disease?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about and describe how pianistic training influences the development of Alzheimer's disease.
- Conditions
- Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Dementia, Dementia, Vascular, Dementia, Mixed
- Trial name
- NCT06378372
- Testing
- Music therapy based on piano learning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- David Franco Castellanos
Chronic Pain, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Managing Pain and Cognitions in Older Adults With Early Cognitive Decline and Chronic Pain
The investigators aim to conduct a fully powered randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of two symptom management programs for older adults with early cognitive decline (either self-reported or confirmed by testing)…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Older Adults, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT05373745
- Testing
- Active Brains 1, Active Brains 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Age-related Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Deterioration
Decoding the Cognitive Trajectory of Hong Kong SuperAgers: a Longitudinal Follow-up Study
This is a prospective follow-up study conducted at the Department of Psychiatry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The participants, including high-performing elderly (SuperAgers), normal ageing elderly and neurocognitive…
- Conditions
- Age-related Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Deterioration, Dementia, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT05728801
- Testing
- Ageing
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cognitive Dysfunction
Cerebral Perfusion in the Beach Chair Position
Surgery to the shoulder may be performed with patients seated upright in a position known as the "Beach Chair Position (BCP)." This position has certain advantages compared to alternative surgical positions (e.g.
- Trial name
- NCT03036345
- Testing
- Dual-monitoring
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Brisbane Hand and Upper Limb Research Institute
Heart Failure, Cognitive Impairment
Reducing Cognitive Impairment by Management of Heart Failure as a Modifiable Risk Factor
This study will test the feasibility and effectiveness of an innovative model of care for cognitively impaired patients with heart failure.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Left Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- Cog-HF (NCT06088212)
- Testing
- Disease management program
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
EEG Brain Oscillations, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Related Disorders
Efficacy of Gamma Auditory Stimulation for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (Study 1)
Animal studies have shown that 40 Hz auditory stimulation alone can improve spatial memory and reduce Aβ deposition. However, human studies using 40 Hz auditory stimulation alone remain limited.
- Conditions
- EEG Brain Oscillations, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Related Disorders, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07087951
- Testing
- Gamma auditory stimulation device (active setting)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Older People
The FINGER Model - Preventing Cognitive Decline and Promoting Health of Older People.
Cognitive impairment and dementia can cause considerable suffering, both for the person affected and for next of kin. They also pose major challenges for health and social care.
- Trial name
- NCT07661472
- Testing
- FINGER model
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gavle
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Cognitive Decline
Cognitive and Neural Assessment Platform and Localized Norm for Macau Older Adults.
The current project is dedicated to creating a comprehensive cognitive and neural assessment platform and corresponding norms tailored specifically to the older adults in Macau.
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06239922
- Where
- Macau
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Macau
Functional Disability, Dynapenia
Multicomponent Training on Functional and Cognitive Performance of Hospitalized Older People
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a multicomponent physical exercise program improves functional and cognitive capacity in hospitalized older adults compared to the usual hospital care.
- Conditions
- Functional Disability, Dynapenia, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06682598
- Testing
- Multicomponent physical exercise training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Healthy
Effects of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Community Dwelling Older Adults
Ireland is predicted to have the highest older adult population growth of any European Union country. A substantial economic and social challenge of this projected growth is the increased incidence of cognitive impairment and the…
- Trial name
- NCT02804841
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol -Vitamin D3
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dublin, Trinity College
Memory, Cognitive Function
Effect of Daily Mixed Spice Consumption on Memory Function
The aging process entails a multitude of structural and functional alterations within the brain, culminating in a gradual and progressive decline in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- NCT06889961
- Testing
- Mixed spices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Down Syndrome
Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity of ACI-24 Vaccine in Adults With Down Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to test in adults with Down Syndrome the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a vaccine, ACI-24.
- Trial name
- 3-Star (NCT02738450)
- Testing
- ACI-24 low dose, ACI-24 high dose
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- AC Immune SA
Endothelial Dysfunction, Blood Brain Barrier Defect
Endothelial Injury Mechanism in Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
The incidence of postoperative cognitive injury is high in elderly patients, especially after major surgery. The relevant pathophysiological mechanisms are still unclear, and the possible mechanisms that have been proposed so far…
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Blood Brain Barrier Defect, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03639896
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 464 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Development of a Prediction Model for Delirium After Cardiac Surgery Using a Novel Self-Administered Preoperative Cognitive Assessment Tool
This observational cohort study is designed to validate the CogCheck application as a risk prediction tool for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- CogCheck-Valid (NCT03360838)
- Testing
- CogCheck
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Chemotherapy-related Cognitive Impairment
Evaluating Cognitive Changes on Patients in Chemotherapy (ECCPC)
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of a structured low-intensity exercise program on cognitive function in adult cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- (ECCPC) (NCT06950190)
- Testing
- Low-Intensity Walking Intervention, Control Group Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ellis Medicine
Cognitive Decline, Mild
Predict Early Cognitive Changes in a Healthy Elderly Population by Passively Recording Sensor Data From Mobile Devices
The study will recruit 100 participants aged 65+ residing in assisted living facilities. Eligible participants will undergo an initial cognitive assessment to document their baseline cognitive status using cognitive tests…
- Trial name
- 0150-24 SOR (NCT07596186)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Delirium, Dementia
Speed of Processing Training for Cognitive Deficits After Delirium in Older Adults
In this proposal, we will examine processing speed training (PST) as a potential intervention to reduce the risk of developing long-term cognitive impairment after a delirium episode.
- Trial name
- NCT03342989
- Testing
- Speed of Processing Training, Internet-Based Contact Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Caregiver Burden, Depression
Support for Caregivers of Older Adults With Cognitive Decline
This randomized control study is to test effectiveness of occupational therapy support for informal caregivers of older adults with cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Depression, Confidence, Self, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT04787068
- Testing
- Occupational Therapy support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo